What is the “Online Pass”?
EA “Online Pass” was a code included in ever purchase of new game, but if you wanted to purchase a used game you would have to pay a separate fee to access the online features. This policy has been enforced for a while now, and it has made a majority of the gaming community not so happy with EA. This is because gamers were not able to lend popular EAtitles to friends, nor were they allowed to buy used games without paying an extra fee.
Why Would EA Bring Back The “Online Pass” Charge?
With Microsoft announcing that the Xbox One will support used games, many were expecting EAto implement the “Online Pass” so EAcould bring in revenue from used game sales. An official from EAsaid:
EA seems to be listening to the community as well! Hopefully this leads to other big game developers to listen to what their customers have to say.
What Do You Think?
Obviously it is great not having to pay extra fees for games, but are you happy that EA is sticking by their guns and not bringing the “Online Pass” policy back?
